Provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services for NHS Leeds CCG

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NHS Leeds CCG awarded a contract to Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd for the provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) across Leeds, valued at AUD 4,709.105.

The service aimed to improve access, reduce waiting times, and enhance patient choice by ensuring patients receive the right test at the right time in clinically appropriate local settings.

It sought to integrate diagnostic testing across care pathways, prevent unnecessary duplication, and enable patient and clinician choice based on clinical need.

The provider was required to deliver a patient-centred, seamless service with a simple referral route, staffed by qualified professionals, to aid early diagnosis and avoid unnecessary secondary care referrals.

The contract also emphasized high-quality, timely diagnostic tests and reporting, collaboration on transfer of care protocols, and the potential for future service development, though urgent scanning was not initially commissioned.